LEAD MATERIAL HANDLER

Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Eugene is seeking a Lead Material Handler to oversee warehouse operations. The successful candidate will provide leadership in loading and unloading materials, maintaining cleanliness, and training staff. This full-time role requires adherence to safety standards and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• No record of criminal conviction indicating a tendency toward dishonesty.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy items regularly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training Material Handlers and Donation Attendants.
• Efficiently load and unload trucks and trailers.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of the warehouse.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Technical Skills

Education

Less than high school education

Tools

Forklift Certification

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Job Summary

The Material Handler Lead will assist Supervisors and Management by providing leadership and training to assigned Material Handling and Donation Attendant personnel. Lead performs and trains the following duties both independently and as a member of a team; efficiently and safely loading and unloading trucks and trailers at the warehouse using pallet jacks and forklifts; accurately sorting, stocking, processing, or disposing of product or material and helping to maintain the organization of the warehouse: This includes donated goods, recycled materials, salvage materials, garbage, and hazardous materials. Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse both inside and outside and assist in other areas of the agency as needed, to meet the needs of the business. Must adhere to Goodwill Industries rules, policies, and safety procedures.

• Assists Warehouse Supervisor or Store Manager with training of Material Handlers and Donation Attendants within the donation processing area.
• Efficiently and safely load and unload trucks and trailers at the warehouses using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Complete cleaning tasks as assigned; help maintain the warehouses as safe, clean workplaces.
• Accurately sorts salvage materials into assigned containers.
• Safely and correctly operate the cardboard and trash compactors.
• Safely and correctly operate the textile baler.
• Practice highest-quality customer service including respectful treatment of all customers and staff.
• Offer helpful, innovative suggestions to help improve processes within the department.
• Uses correct lifting and material handling techniques.
• Ensure compliance with all state safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all GILSCC’s policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.
• Keep supervisor informed of problems and suggestions related to the job.
• Prepare records and reports, as requested.
• Informs supervisor of operation needs such as moving equipment, material handling dollies, pads, flats and trucks, including any maintenance needs and repairs.
• Performs other related duties as required and be a team player.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Job Summary

The Material Handler Lead will assist Supervisors and Management by providing leadership and training to assigned Material Handling and Donation Attendant personnel. Lead performs and trains the following duties both independently and as a member of a team; efficiently and safely loading and unloading trucks and trailers at the warehouse using pallet jacks and forklifts; accurately sorting, stocking, processing, or disposing of product or material and helping to maintain the organization of the warehouse: This includes donated goods, recycled materials, salvage materials, garbage, and hazardous materials. Maintain the cleanliness of the warehouse both inside and outside and assist in other areas of the agency as needed, to meet the needs of the business. Must adhere to Goodwill Industries rules, policies, and safety procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists Warehouse Supervisor or Store Manager with training of Material Handlers and Donation Attendants within the donation processing area.
• Efficiently and safely load and unload trucks and trailers at the warehouses using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Complete cleaning tasks as assigned; help maintain the warehouses as safe, clean workplaces.
• Accurately sorts salvage materials into assigned containers.
• Safely and correctly operate the cardboard and trash compactors.
• Safely and correctly operate the textile baler.
• Practice highest-quality customer service including respectful treatment of all customers and staff.
• Offer helpful, innovative suggestions to help improve processes within the department.
• Uses correct lifting and material handling techniques.
• Ensure compliance with all state safety guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all GILSCC’s policies, CARF standards, and safety and security regulations.
• Keep supervisor informed of problems and suggestions related to the job.
• Prepare records and reports, as requested.
• Informs supervisor of operation needs such as moving equipment, material handling dollies, pads, flats and trucks, including any maintenance needs and repairs.
• Performs other related duties as required and be a team player.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

JOB EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain well-groomed appearance and acceptable dress in compliance with GILSCC’s dress guidelines. (See Handbook policy 172)
• Represent the company by providing exemplary customer service to customers and co-workers.
• Reports for scheduled work regularly and on time. Notifies manager as soon as possible regarding the need and expected duration of any absence.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, CARF standards and safety and security regulations.
• Must be able to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Must be able to read and write.
• Must be able to function independently and as part of a team.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• No record or disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates a tendency toward theft, violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug manufacture or sale, moral turpitude, or predatory behavior.
• Must provide identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.
• Must pass criminal background check and pre-employment drug-screening test, and subsequent drug screenings, as required.
• Must exercise good judgment.
• Be flexible in work assignment to accommodate changing production demands.
• Must have sufficient command of the English language to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and supervisors.
• Reports for scheduled work regularly and on time. Notifies supervisor as soon as possible regarding the need and expected duration of any absence.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the Material Handler/Baler’s job description task analysis with or without accommodation.
• Notify immediate supervisor of any problems or unusual situations including accidents, driving citations, suspended driver license, etc.
  
  

Experience

Up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

EDUCATION

Less than high school education or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Oregon or Alaska driver’s license and insurable driving record. Become forklift certified through Goodwill training

Physical Demands Of Work Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Must be able to do heavy lifting, stand, walk, carry, push, stoop, bend, twist, crouch, grasp, kneel and climb.
• DOT Strength classification: Heavy.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoor and outdoor working conditions with exposure to all weather. Moderate adaptability required: Work environment is mostly hectic (fast paced) with irregular short deadlines and limited number of critical or unusual situations. May be exposed to dust if working in a warehouse setting. Driving hazards as a driver of company vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WORK HOURS

Must be able to work all operations or store hours and be able to work a flexible schedule.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Technical Skills- Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork – Gives and welcomes feedback; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures.
• Motivation – Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Quality - completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
  
  

Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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